Cost of living in Tehran, Iran vs Montreal, Canada
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 635,989 (C$19) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 634,825 (C$19) | C$11 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 168,500 (C$5.10) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 73,488 (C$2.22) | C$2.51 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 185,234 (C$5.61) | C$4.48 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 82,099 (C$2.48) | C$5.04 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 298,566 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 106,727 (C$3.23) | C$4.25 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 70,917 (C$2.15) | C$3.14 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$2.85 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 86,884 (C$2.63) | C$2.12 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 35,945 (C$1.09) | C$2.26 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 87% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 139,735,000 (C$4,229) | C$1,843 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 78,975,400 (C$2,390) | C$1,223 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,931,470 (C$119) | C$119 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 83,487,200 (C$2,527) | C$1,405 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 57,288,500 (C$1,734) | C$895 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,131,210 (C$186) | C$80 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 601,914 (C$18) | C$38 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 78,418,500 (C$2,373) | C$392 | + 505% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 38,117,200 (C$1,154) | C$137 | + 744% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 410,106 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 649,031 (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 200% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 200% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 7,533,400 (C$228) | C$62 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 3,628,220 (C$110) | C$44 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 19,340,900 (C$585) | C$120 | + 387% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 7,423,220 (C$225) | C$126 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 70% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 (C$170,238) | C$24,308 | + 600% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 30,859 (C$0.93) | C$1.18 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,537,140 (C$47) | C$88 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 951,300 (C$29) | C$36 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is about the same as in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 86,075 (C$2.60) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 328,377 (C$10) | C$14 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 2,098,290 (C$64) | C$130 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 177,118 (C$5.36) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 342,363 (C$10) | C$5.07 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 336,369 (C$10) | C$5.13 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 159,139 (C$4.82) | C$3.31 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 176,802 (C$5.35) | C$2.94 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 664,546 (C$20) | C$25 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is 40% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 1,381,610 (C$42) | C$49 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 345,514 (C$10) | C$24 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 2,473,340 (C$75) | C$145 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,909,430 (C$88) | C$90 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 266,096 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 95,318,400 (C$2,885) | C$697 | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 9,092 (C$0.28) | C$0.37 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 3,302,930 (C$100) | C$55 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 374,450 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,711 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 54% more expensive than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,701 (﷼ 254,452,893) in Tehran to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,000 in Montreal.
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